Body Mechanics
James Baxter: Weight and balance
Storytelling
22 Storytelling Tips from Pixar
Industry Tips
The 6 Most Common Mistakes With Creature Animation Demo Reels
Industry Tips
6 Tips from Recruiters Who Look at YOUR Animation Demo Reel
Cinematography & Composition
The Art of Composition: 140 Iconic Shots
Tips & Tricks
Inside Dailies at Pixar: Expressing Your Opinion About Changes in Animation
Tools
bh Anim Proxy
Industry Tips
A Survivor’s Guide to Life Inside an Animation Studio
Tools
Screen Spacer
Solid Drawing
Line of Action – Mickey’s Christmas Carol
Solid Drawing
Line of Action in Poses
Recommended Books
“The Illusion of Life” by Frank Thomas & Ollie Johnston
Recommended Books
“Animator’s Survival Kit” by Richard Williams
Drawing
“Drawing the Head and Figure” by Jack Hamm
Drawing
“Dynamic Figure Drawing” by Burne Hogarth
Recommended Books
“Simplified Drawing for Planning Animation” by Wayne Gilbert
Schools, Workshops & Exercises
AnimDojo
Creatures & Quads
Live Stream – Animating a Cat Character in TVPaint
Facial Animation
“Anatomy of Facial Expressions” by Uldis Zarins (Free)
Creatures & Quads
Horses Notes Compilation
Schools, Workshops & Exercises
James Chiang Coaching
Animators Blogs
Animated Spirit
Schools, Workshops & Exercises
CG Spectrum Online Course
Industry News